Dayshift Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing - Electrical Bias)

Interaction Recruitment; Moulton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Engineering Supervisor for a permanent role in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The role involves leading a team of engineers, managing maintenance schedules, and diagnosing faults in electrical systems. Candidates should have supervisory experience, HNC or ONC qualifications, and strong PLC fault-finding skills. Competitive salary of £48,000-£50,000 per annum offered with overtime and perks.

Benefits

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x rates

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and alteration experience.
• Familiarity with inverters, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and manage workloads.
• Develop maintenance schedules using CMMS.
• Diagnose faults in electrical control systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PLC fault finding

Knowledge of inverters and hydraulic systems

Education

HNC or ONC qualified

IOSH / NEBOSH Certified

Job description

Role: Lead Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing - Electrical)

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: £48,000-£50,000 per annum

Hours: 8:00-16:00 Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Package:

• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday / 2x on Sundays
• Optional Call out allowance of £150 for being on call + £77 if called out for 1 hour or less / any call out over an hour is paid at 1.5x
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with career progression potential
• Flexibility surrounding shift cover for engineer absence and sickness

The Duties:

• Lead a team of 5 engineers, assigning daily workloads and ensuring deadlines are met
• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems, mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, and 3-phase equipment
• Carry out fault finding and minor alterations to Allen & Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Support site safety initiatives including writing risk assessments and safe operating procedures
• Manage small engineering projects and liaise with suppliers for parts and services
• Supervise external contractors, issue permits to work, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Maintain statutory records and ensure all engineering work complies with safety and quality standards

The Requirements:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a similar manufacturing and/or production environment (essential)
• HNC or ONC qualified, apprentice trained engineer alongside 17thand/or 18thedition wiring regulations (essential)
• Strong PLC fault-finding and minor alteration experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics and pneumatic systems (essential)
• IOSH / NEBOSH Certified manager and/or supervisor (advantageous)
• CMI level or above in leadership and/or management (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

About Interaction Recruitment:

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Michael at (phone number removed) or email.

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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